HZR 'RingMaster' Qualifier!
- Date
- 4-Nov-2017 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-17-2753
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Maryland
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 10
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Sep-2017 23:59 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 20-Oct-2017 23:59 EDT
- Price
- $50.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
We are excited to host an early opportunity for young teams to experience the game, Ring Master, for the 2017-18 season!
FINAL Schedule-
> doors open at 8am
> teams check in by 8:45
> 8:15 - STEM presentations judging-
> 9:30 - driver meeting
> 9:45am - qualifier matches begin
> 12 to 12:30- lunch break
> 12:35 - 1:45pm matches resume
> 1:50pm - finals - 10 matches
> 2:20 pm - awards
> 2:30 - cleanup
IF registration is closed and you want to register a team, please contact Chris Putnam at [email protected] as soon as possible.
REGISTERED TEAMS - we will be sending out event info to your coach's email that is registered with RECF on Monday, October 30th.
Competition Preparation
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found on the documents page.
2. Read the document 120 Things to do before your first VEX Tournament found on the Document Page.
3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook (if you have one, REQUIRED for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
Banners and other decorations for your team pit
Giveaways if you have them
4. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit.
5. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants should thoroughly read the game rules. Additional rulings and interpretations of the game rules can be found on the VEX Forums. Link to follow.
6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. See the Documents tab.
8. Participation and Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in. The Participation and Consent Form can be found on the Documents page.
Waiting List
If this event is full please contact the event partner regarding availability and add your team to the waitlist.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 4-Nov-2017
Venue/Location:712 Corbett Road
Monkton, Maryland 21111
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Event start at 9am and will end by 4pm.
FINAL Schedule-
> doors open at 8am
> teams check in by 8:45
> 8:15 - STEM presentations judging-
> 9:30 - driver meeting
> 9:45am - qualifier matches begin
> 12 to 12:30- lunch break
> 12:35 - 1:45pm matches resume
> 1:50pm - finals - 10 matches
> 2:20 pm - awards
> 2:30 - cleanup
Detailed agenda will be available closer to event time.
7:30 am Team registration, pit and practice fields open
8:00 am Inspection
8:30 am Drivers meeting
9:00 am Welcome and opening
9:30 am Qualification matches
11:30-12:15 pm Lunch (please be flexible if we need to run through lunch)
12:15-2:30 pm Qualifications matches
3:00 pm Final teamwork matches
3:30 pm Presentation of awards, closing
Volunteer
Volunteer with us! Contact Chris Putnam at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
There is no snow date. If we cancel, refunds will be distributed minus the 5% recf fee.
We will make every attempt to accommodate the majoirty of participants. At this time, we have no make up date planned. Please call Chris Putnam and/or check this robotevents page the day of the event with any concerns or questions about the status of the event.
Refund and Payment Policies
Refunds will be given minus the $5 REC Foundation fee.
Refunds will only be given to teams that notify the organizer 24 hours in advance.
ie 9am the day before the event.
A 1-page description of the current challenge (VEX IQ Ringmaster) is available here.
VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster Game Description